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Guide Article / Eastern Central China

Side Trips in Eastern Central China

Wild China: The Water Village of Tongli Now that Suzhou, once the "Venice of the East," has grown into a modern city, visitors searching for a more traditional Yangzi River delta water…

Guide Article / St. John's

Side Trips in St. John's

Cape Spear About 11km (7 miles) southeast of downtown is North America's most easterly point, marked by the dramatic Cape Spear National Historic Site (tel. 709/772-5367). There's a…

Guide Article / Central Newfoundland

Regions in Brief in Central Newfoundland

Grand Falls-Windsor Roughly halfway between St. John's and Port aux Basques, the settlement of Grand Falls is actually quite young. It dates only from 1903, when two British tycoons…

Guide Article / Southwestern Newfoundland

Regions in Brief in Southwestern Newfoundland

Port aux Basques Port aux Basques is the main gateway for travelers arriving in Newfoundland, as ferries connect the town with Nova Scotia year-round. It's a good way station for those…

Guide Article / Prince County

Regions in Brief in Prince County

Victoria The town of Victoria -- located a short detour off Route 1 between the Confederation Bridge and Charlottetown -- is a tiny, scenic village that has attracted a clutch of…

Guide Article / Queen's County

Regions in Brief in Queen's County

Cavendish Cavendish is the home of the fictional red-headed Anne of Green Gables, a somewhat heroic figure in Canadian children's literature (and, in fact, Anne is well known around…

Guide Article / Prince Edward Island

Suggested Itineraries in Prince Edward Island

Reaching the Beach: Prince Edward Island for Families This tour takes in a trifecta of the island's essential sights, giving each its due: Charlottetown, Anne's Land, and the lovely…

Guide Article / Durango

Active Pursuits in Durango

In addition to contacting the various companies listed below, you can get additional information and even book some activities through the Durango Area Tourism Office. Durango is…

Guide Article / Cape Breton Island

Regions in Brief in Cape Breton Island

Sightingseeing In and Around Mabou Turning left after crossing the Canso Causeway and driving along the western coast of the island on Route 19, you’ll pass through small villages…

Guide Article / Ulster County

Regions in Brief in Ulster County

New Paltz & EnvironsThe largest historical attraction in the southeastern Catskills is in New Paltz, a likable college town founded in 1678. The Huguenot Street Stone Houses, 18…

Guide Article / Utica

Active Pursuits in Utica

Biking -- This part of the state offers some nice cycling paths, particularly the old Erie Canal trails (www.nyscanals.gov/exvac/trail). The 36-mile Old Erie Canal State Park Trail and…

Guide Article / Goa

Regions in Brief in Goa

North GoaGoa's reputation as a hangout for hippies during the '60s and '70s was made on the northern beaches of Calangute, Baga, and Anjuna. Along with the relaxed lifestyle and good…

Guide Article / Central Himachal

In Depth in Central Himachal

Up in Smoke with the Boom Shiva Hippies -- With the apple-market slump causing rising local unemployment in recent years, the appeal of marijuana, Himachal Pradesh's naturally…

Guide Article / Romania

Suggested Itineraries in Romania

The following itinerary can be adapted according to your preferences. For example, you can skip the Delta, or Maramures, if you'd prefer just exploring Romania's cities and medieval…

Guide Article / Corozal Town

Side Trips in Corozal Town

Crossing into Mexico While Corozal Town is a sleepy little burg with a village feel to it, Chetumal, its nearby Mexican neighbor, is a bustling little border city, with a lively…

Guide Article / Murray River

Side Trips in Murray River

Bright 310km (193 miles) NE of Melbourne; 700km (435 miles) SW of Sydney; 74km (46 miles) E of Wangaratta Set in a valley and surrounded by pine forests, Bright offers good access to…

Guide Article / Pueblos Blancos and the Sherry Triangle

A Driving Tour Through Spain's Famed Pueblos Blancos

The brilliantly whitewashed villages and towns of inland Andalusia are called Pueblos Blancos. These are archetypal towns and villages that dot the steep slopes of the mountains, which…

Guide Article / Townsville and Magnetic Island

Active Pursuits in Townsville and Magnetic Island

Sail Away While the Whitsundays is better known as the bareboating capital of Queensland, the waters off Townsville offer a less crowded alternative. Local charter company Tropic Sail…

Guide Article / Wisconsin

Exploring the Area in Wisconsin

MadisonFor a small city, Madison has a lot of flair. Credit the presence of 41,000 university students, or perhaps the city's designation as Wisconsin's state capitol, or maybe its…

Guide Article / Townsville and Magnetic Island

Side Trips in Townsville and Magnetic Island

Day Trips to the Reef Most boats visiting the Reef from Townsville are live-aboard vessels that make trips of 2 or more days, designed for serious divers. Adrenalin Dive (  tel.…

Guide Article / Northeastern Highlands Loop

Regions in Brief in Northeastern Highlands Loop

Ba Be Lake and Cho Ra Town270km (168 miles) north of HanoiAbout a 6-hour ride past the Hanoi airport north on Route 3, and north of Thai Nguyen, you'll pass through some areas of…

Guide Article / Donegal Bay Coast

Regions in Brief in Donegal Bay Coast

Southern Donegal Bay To reach the southern section of Donegal Bay from Sligo, take the N15 road up the Atlantic coast, and at about 32km (20 miles) north, you'll come to Bundoran, the…

Guide Article / Rovinj

Side Trips in Rovinj

Vrsar (Orsera) & Environs Vrsar is a beautiful fishing village just north of the mouth of the Limska Draga Fjord, 10km (6 1/4 miles) south of Porec and 25km (16 miles) north of…

Guide Article / Rovinj

In Depth in Rovinj

Rovinj is a browser’s paradise, with a labyrinth of streets and cubbyholes to explore. Most of the important sites are in the Old Town, but there are a few places of note outside the…

Guide Article / Slavonski Brod and Dakovo

In Depth in Slavonski Brod and Dakovo

The Treasure of Nova Gradiska Nova Gradiska is ordinary working-class Croatian town in southeastern Slavonia that was just 3km (1 1/2 miles) from the fighting during the Homeland War.…